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SmartCitiesWorld talks to Lauren Sorkin, acting executive director of the Global Resilient Cities Network, on how cities can rebuild post Covid-19.

Solar-powered cities: sunny outlook with patches of cloud

Renewable energy, combined with energy efficiency is central to powering cities of the future. Sarah Wray looks at how solar is a key part of that energy mix

Overcoming the innovation gap

There is a gap between the aspirations of cities and the true capabilities of smart city technology, writes Anders Lisdorf.

The three biggest challenges to building a commutable smart city

Radim Cmar, Sygic, examines how we capitalise on the benefits of smart transportation solutions while avoiding negative repercussions.

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Which cities are the most sustainable destinations?

News18 Oct 2024

Global Destination Sustainability Index evaluates sustainability across key areas, including destination management and environmental and social performance.

UNDP launches global digital inclusion initiative

Inclusivity03 Jun 2024

The consultation will build on UNDP’s Digital Inclusion Playbook that was also launched at the ATxSummit in Singapore to forge an inclusive digital future.

Singapore develops digital blueprint to help leverage AI

AI and Machine Learning29 May 2024

The aim of the blueprint is to facilitate an environment for experimentation and encourage SMEs to harness technology and strengthen digital resilience.

Singapore LTA partners to modernise bus fleet and operations

Road travel03 May 2024

It is working with ST Engineering’s urban solutions to upgrade technology for fleet management, fare collection as well as power and communications systems.

Study reveals benefits of green and digital shipping corridor

Sea travel19 Apr 2024

Corridor between Singapore, Los Angeles and Long Beach is forecast to bring more green jobs, health improvements for local communities and economic benefits.

Singapore bus operator introduces fleet-wide predictive maintenance

AI and Machine Learning27 Mar 2024

With the deployment of this tech across some 3,000 SBS Transit buses, maintenance teams will gain real-time visibility over critical systems and components.

Dubai implements smart parking system to reduce congestion

Congestion04 Mar 2024

ST Engineering is integrating its barrier-free smart car park system with the Salik traffic toll system at one of the largest shopping malls in the world.

Singapore invests in “future-ready” broadband network

Fibre networks22 Feb 2024

Upgraded Nationwide Broadband Network will be the backbone of future applications and innovation for Singapore at speeds up to 10 times faster than today.

London, New York and Paris top smart city ranking

News15 Feb 2024

The IESE analysed 183 cities in 92 countries worldwide for the 2024 Cities in Motion Index according to 114 indicators that feed into nine key dimensions.

Singapore unveils initiatives to drive digital sustainability

Climate action30 Jan 2024

The digital sustainability efforts are in support of the Singapore Green Plan 2030 and the public sector’s commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2045.

Singapore collaborates on generative AI framework

AI and Machine Learning23 Jan 2024

The island city-state is working with the AI Verify Foundation to expand on the existing governance framework for AI and welcomes international input.

Singapore and Shenzhen strengthen smart city initiative

Policymaking02 Jan 2024

Projects relating to AI, digital solutions and talent are among those agreed as part of the city-state and Chinese city’s joint smart city initiative.

Cop28: Ports to form green and digital shipping corridor

Climate action08 Dec 2023

Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, Port of Long Beach and Port of Los Angeles unveiled the partnership strategy for the corridor across the Pacific.

Cop28: Finance partnership to accelerate Asian energy transition

Climate action05 Dec 2023

To reduce emissions while achieving its development goals, Asia needs to accelerate and scale up innovative financing solutions for its energy transition.

Singapore builds inclusive digital society

Inclusivity06 Nov 2023

The Singapore Digital Society Report measured digital access, essential digital skills for daily living, as well as attitudes towards digital technologies.

IMDA partners to green Singapore’s ICT infrastructure

Data management & software28 Aug 2023

It will collaborate with tech company Dell and digital infrastructure specialist Equinix to drive innovation and green practices for a more sustainable future.

Singapore launches research group to advance AI

AI and Machine Learning17 Jul 2023

It aims to design the technology, training programmes and institutions for successful human-machine collaboration and aligns with the Smart Nation initiative.

Singapore announces winners of GreenTech Challenge 2023

Climate action13 Jul 2023

The challenge is designed to accelerate the development of innovative sustainability solutions in Singapore and help achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

Singapore pledges $10m to align digital capability with UN SDGs

Sustainable development goals09 Jun 2023

It made the pledge to the ITU Partner2Connect Digital Coalition, which was set up to foster meaningful connectivity and digital transformation globally.

Singapore to spend $3.3bn on govtech in 2023

Cloud and edge computing01 Jun 2023

More than 30 per cent of the projected information and comms technology spending will be for applications developed on the Government Commercial Cloud.

Singapore deploys integrated smart car park and charging system

Electric vehicles09 May 2023

ST Engineering will build and operate the system at Nanyang Technological University, which will allow EV users to park, charge and transact on a mobile app.

ST Engineering supports Singapore mass rapid transit line

Rail Travel14 Apr 2023

It is providing control and communication systems for the Cross Island Line, which will be Singapore’s longest fully underground line at more than 50km.

Why do people choose to stay in or leave their cities?

Demographic change08 Mar 2023

Boston Consulting Group has surveyed more than 50,000 people in 79 cities to find out what makes urban residents want to move away from them or remain.

Singapore achieves global destination sustainability award

Sustainable development goals01 Mar 2023

Efforts align with the Singapore Green Plan 2030 that charts city-state targets over the next 10 years and positions it to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.

Singapore airport builds on autonomous vehicle partnership

Connected and autonomous vehicles27 Feb 2023

The Changi Airport Group is working with Aurrigo to further test its driverless electric baggage vehicles to help meet the challenge of post-pandemic aviation.

Singapore launches first LoRaWan sensor network

Internet of Things07 Feb 2023

Starting with the heartlands, it will scale nationally and increase the accessibility of IoT technologies for government projects and Smart Nation initiatives.

Which cities are performing best in the 4IR?

News01 Feb 2023

The 2022 Smart City Index analysed 31 global cities to examine the urban changes taking place against the backdrop of the 4th Industrial Revolution.

Singapore and Shenzhen deepen smart city links

Economic Development28 Nov 2022

The two sides will collaborate on further projects that will apply advanced tech in a range of areas under the Singapore-China (Shenzhen) Smart City initiative.

Singapore partnership to drive development of green software

Cloud and edge computing18 Nov 2022

Public-private partnership will seek to accelerate the global and local development of software applications and solutions to help industries do more with less.

AWS and IMDA launch joint innovation centre in Singapore

News14 Nov 2022

Under the terms, the AWS-IMDA Joint Innovation Centre will support enterprises and startups, as well as scale the growth of Singapore-based companies.

ST Engineering unveils latest smart mobility solutions

Rail Travel03 Nov 2022

They include digital junction, smart station and smart metro solutions that aim to facilitate greener mobility options and optimise efficiency for transport operators.

Singapore to create testbed for maritime 5G use cases

4G and 5G31 Aug 2022

IMDA and the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore will partner to achieve full 5G standalone coverage by mid-2025 to test applications such as autonomous manoeuvres and remote control of ships.

Singapore commits a further $66m to city of tomorrow programme

Economic Development04 Aug 2022

Research areas for investment include enhancing maintenance of aging infrastructure, exploring sea space and developing multi-disciplinary urban planning solutions.

IoT platform helps Singapore decarbonise existing buildings

Commercial buildings02 Aug 2022

Green Koncepts advanced energy management function can provide KPIs and insights on energy efficiency without a major investment in building management technology.

Singapore launches personal data privacy technology sandbox

News25 Jul 2022

Sandbox aims to provide a safe environment and testing ground to pilot projects that will help businesses identify the appropriate privacy enhancing technologies to address data sharing objectives.

Copenhagen tops global cities for digital transformation

News13 Jun 2022

The Digital Cities Index 2022 report by Economist Impact found that involving citizens in the design of smart city schemes underpins meaningful inclusion.

Singapore shines in IDC Smart City Asia-Pacific awards

News10 Jun 2022

Now in their eighth year, IDC said the awards showed that after the peak of Covid waves, cities are focused on the next normal with increased adoption of digital, targeting socio-economic impact.

Cities need a holistic plan to decarbonise buildings

Regulation23 May 2022

Research identifies that the most successful cities balance regulation, incentives, innovation and accelerators and work in partnership with landlords, investors, developers and occupiers.

Singapore launches Data for All initiative

Inclusivity23 May 2022

Using the combined efforts of telcos, their customers and community groups, Singapore IMDA aims to provide digital connectivity to 30,000 individuals from vulnerable segments.

Auckland ranked as ‘spongiest’ city

Resilience22 Mar 2022

The New Zealand city emerged as the most able to absorb heavy rainfall, according to a study on seven major global cities, which revealed London as the least sponge-like.

Singapore ramps up electrification efforts to meet new emissions target

Electric vehicles08 Mar 2022

Government wants to reduce emissions from the 2016 peak by 80 per cent by or around mid-century and, as well as electrification, will incorporate more clean energy measures into the transport infrastructure.

Centre of excellence to build deep tech skills in Singapore

People and skills10 Feb 2022

Courses at the Universal Omniverse Experience Centre aim to deliver a holistic curriculum, integrating education and real-world applications of 3D technologies to demonstrate the power of spatial data for industrial and smart city projects.

New York tops smart centres ranking

News29 Nov 2021

The Smart Centres Index by the Z/Yen think-tank explores the ability of global commercial centres to be hubs for new technology based on factors such as innovation support and “creative intensity”.

Stockholm leads on urban mobility readiness

News16 Nov 2021

Stockholm is ranked number one in mobile sustainability thanks to continued investment in electrification and micromobility infrastructure, as well as corresponding increases in walking and cycling.

Towards a caring commuter culture in Singapore

Opinions16 Nov 2021

Andy Thompson of Go-Ahead Singapore explains how the transport provider is ensuring it provides journeys that work for everybody, not just those lucky enough to be young, fit, healthy and free of disabilities.

Singapore ranked top of smart city index for third year

News02 Nov 2021

The 2021 survey noted that that city dwellers’ perceptions of how technology is helping to address urban challenges has been highly affected by the pandemic and its acceleration of digital transformation.

$4m partnership aims to accelerate net-zero efforts in Singapore

News26 Oct 2021

The Energy Market Authority and Envision will help develop the capabilities of local energy companies focusing on renewable energy, urban energy efficiency and low-carbon solutions.

Singapore and Shenzhen commit to further smart city collaborations

News19 Oct 2021

Both cities will work closely together on new digital cooperation projects and policy sandboxes to create new economic opportunities for people and businesses.

More than 100,000 seniors in Singapore benefit from digital training

News09 Sep 2021

The training also extends to stallholders and is all part of the Government’s push to build a digitally inclusive society and help all groups of people take advantage of digital services.

The technology that is driving the future of smart mobility Sponsored by ST Engineering

Special Reports02 Aug 2021

Population growth presents new opportunities and challenges for city planners especially when it comes to transportation. Sue Tabbitt highlights the technologies that are building more resilient and sustainable urban transport systems.

Singapore announces plans for blockchain and FinTech development in Punggol District

News30 Jul 2021

The government agency JTC has teamed with research institution Wanxiang Blockchain to test new use cases that will revolve around blockchain, IoT, AI and 5G.

Washington ranked top city for cybersecurity jobs

News28 Jul 2021

Techshielder analysed several metrics including salary, job availability and cost of living to find the best place to live for cybersecurity experts as well as the most in-demand skills in 2021.

Singapore to invest S$50m in building digital trust

News16 Jul 2021

Singapore IMDA said efforts will focus on addressing industry needs and unlocking new opportunities enabled by emerging digital trust technologies.

Tokyo named most innovative city in annual ranking

News09 Jul 2021

The win was attributed to strong technology application, digital capability and pandemic performance and, for the first time in 14 years, more than half of the top 100 cities were from the US.

Organisations partner to build smart city platform in Vietnam

Commercial buildings02 Jul 2021

Daewoo E&C Vina, Bespin Global and the accelerator SparkLabs Korea plan to build and operate a smart city-integrated management platform for the Starlake City project in Hanoi.

Tech companies partner to advance Singapore's Green Plan 2030

Commercial buildings01 Jul 2021

Envision Digital and ST Engineering will co-develop Singapore’s first fully integrated net zero carbon digital building suite, which will serve as a lighthouse project for cities across the world.

Canberra judged most sustainable city in the world

News11 Jun 2021

The Australian capital offers 48 per cent of its energy in sustainable ways and scored among the lowest on pollution rates in the global ranking by Uswitch.

Singapore explores e-scooters as a replacement for short-distance transit

News24 May 2021

Study sets out to shed light on the growing utility of e-scooters as a micromobility service in Singapore, and also how best to harness and regulate this growing mode of mobility.

Strategic alliance aims to co-create smart city solutions

News15 Apr 2021

Singtel and Surbana Jurong are joining forces to accelerate the digital transformation of key industries, initally focusing on smart and sustainable integrated facilities management.

The fourth generation of cities

Editor's Blog01 Apr 2021

It’s a strange time. Of course, it has been a strange time for well over a year but optimism surrounding vaccination rates in countries like Israel, the UK and Chile is being sharply tempered by fresh and sudden lockdowns in Europe, vaccine scepticism in some countries and a deadly and passive approach to the virus in Brazil.

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